James E. Kelly, Sr

James E. "Jimmy" Kelly, Sr., age 79, of 210 Church Street, Vienna, died Friday, April 15, 2016, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany.

Born in Cordele, he was the son of the late Grady Kelly and Maxine Fortenberry Kelly. Jimmy served 33 years as a Vienna City Councilman and was also Mayor Pro-tem. He also served as a school bus driver for 34 years. He was a member of Vienna Church of God and had worked as a meat cutter at Stephens Super Foods.

Survivors include:
Wife: Joanne H. Kelly of Vienna

Daughter: Susan McNeese of Vienna

Son: Jim Kelly (Janet) of Kathleen

Sister: Barbara Mays of Vienna

Brother: Tommy Kelly of Cordele

Grandchildren: Chase McNeese, Zach McNeese, Amelia Kelly and Carson Kelly

Funeral services will be at 2 PM Monday, April 18 in Vienna Church of God with interment in Vienna City Cemetery.

The family may be contacted at the Kelly residence, 210 Church Street, Vienna.

Memorial gifts may be made to Vienna Church of God Building Fund, PO Box 248, Vienna, Georgia 31092.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.